Nurse Practitioner

National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live and shape the sustainable future of our industry by anticipating customer needs and pioneering flexible energy systems.

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will independently run an internal, corporate, private medical practice to provide evaluation, consultation/referral, case management, and treatment for employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory surveillance examinations including Respiratory Fit testing (RFT), DOT, and Audio exams to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA standards.
• Perform pre-employment physical exams on all new candidates, pole climbing, and fit-for-duty exams.
• Manage the operations of the on-site health office, including maintaining the appointment schedule, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage cases of occupational injuries to ensure employee safety and reduce absence frequency.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause) to adhere to organizational, FMCSA, and PHMSA drug testing policies.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders and external medical providers to share best practices and understand business decisions.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in Nursing and fully qualified and licensed Nurse Practitioner required.
• 2+ years of working experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Board Certification - American Nurse Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners required.
• 2+ years of experience in Occupational medicine, worker's compensation, OSHA regulations, acute medical care, and evaluation preferred.
• Certified in Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) and DOT certified medical examiner preferred.
• Current certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations preferred.
• Current COHC certification by CAOHC preferred.
• Within 3 months of hire, attainment of the following is required:
  • Certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations.
  • Certification as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
• Current certification as a Basic Lifesaver (BLS) provider from a training program approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide care for injured and ill employees.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy is required.

Pay

$123,000 - $144,000 per year